Australian Business Expectations Survey

June Quarter Analysis 2019 | Final Report

Business expectations fall as the economy slows

The latest Business Expectations survey shows a slowing economy reflected in a downturn in expectations, the expectations index was down 13.2 per cent, pointing to economic weakness carrying through to the middle of 2019.

Key Insights:

Employment dips after a strong 2018

Index for actual performance has remained above average of last five years

Slowing economy reflected in a downturn in expectations and results across most areas